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steroids

I’ve just completed my second round of prednisolone/ antibiotics in so many weeks due to a persistent chest infection. I now feel so tender to the touch,...

I’ve just completed my second round of prednisolone/ antibiotics in so many week...

Clairebear35

•13 hours ago

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being referred to Respiratory consultant, what to expect?

Hi, my yearly asthma review today, I asked a bout 'emergency' kit, was told no longer used and she wasn't happy with my breathing and coughing again, so I am...

Hi, my yearly asthma review today, I asked a bout 'emergency' kit, was told no l...

Poshcards

•13 hours ago

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General anaesthetic

Hi, I am having a small operation in May, as a day case, but with a general anaesthetic. I've never had a general anesthetic before. Will they take any...

Hi, I am having a small operation in May, as a day case, but with a general ana...

Misscrisps

•19 hours ago

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Eczema

I am wondering how many people with asthma also see a dermatologist for skin problems. I have bad episodes with eczema inside my ears, and on my legs and arms....

I am wondering how many people with asthma also see a dermatologist for skin pro...

Willow7733

•2 days ago

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asthma and a fib

Hi everyone, I have asthma and paroxysmal a fib. I’ve been on Flovent HFA for ever and recently the manufacturer is no longer making Flovent. I’ve had to...

Hi everyone, I have asthma and paroxysmal a fib. I’ve been on Flovent HFA for ev...

Jances13

•2 days ago

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Tight chest

Hey everyone, My asthma symptoms present with a tight chest, I feel like I can't take a satisfying deep breath in, then it clears for a little bit and then I...

Hey everyone, My asthma symptoms present with a tight chest, I feel like I can...

Pebbles33

•2 days ago

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Trimbo

HiGone from fostair to trimbo and not sure if I like it, im currently eexperiencing awful asthma conditions, tight chest horrible cough, I'm so afraid of...

HiGone from fostair to trimbo and not sure if I like it, im currently eexperienc...

Myarabella888

•2 days ago

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Astma / Excerbation

do anyone else have trouble with their employers when off sick with having an asthma- exerbation as I do put it this way I’m being sent to occupational health...

do anyone else have trouble with their employers when off sick with having an as...

E44E44

•2 days ago

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Question on steam/vapour breathing

I have a question for those who use steam/vapour breathing to ease off their symptoms. Do you use distilled water, reagular tap water, or a saline solution? My...

I have a question for those who use steam/vapour breathing to ease off their sym...

runcyclexcski

•4 days ago

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Clinical Immunology

I have an appointment with clinical immunology department on Monday at a tertiary centre. Any ideas of what to expect, this is a new one on me.

I have an appointment with clinical immunology department on Monday at a tertia...

Homely2

Administrator•4 days ago

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Asthma

I’m on a course of steroids for my asthma is it normal to feel tired after a flare up as I wake up coughing in the night with a silly tickly cough and it has...

I’m on a course of steroids for my asthma is it normal to feel tired after a fla...

E44E44

•4 days ago

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asthma & respiratory illnesses

Hi - I’m asthmatic and it’s always been mild for the most part (managed by salamol & clenil for my reliever and preventer). Whenever I get any form of...

Hi - I’m asthmatic and it’s always been mild for the most part (managed by salam...

ellannabanana99

•5 days ago

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Luforbec info

Hi, thanks for all the messages, very, very useful and interesting.Here's some back. I have noticed that the Luforbec inhaler renders the 'harmonica' note on...

Hi, thanks for all the messages, very, very useful and interesting.Here's some b...

SGguitargirl

•5 days ago

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Is coughing normal?

Hi! I'm sorry if I made some mistakes, my English is not that great right now, I'm a little tired. I've been diagnosed recently with bronchial asthma and I'm...

Hi! I'm sorry if I made some mistakes, my English is not that great right now, I...

VanillaCoffee

•5 days ago

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asthma exacerbation

Within a month and a half, I had three courses of steroid tablets and antibiotics. I finished the last course on Wednesday and today I started the next one for...

Within a month and a half, I had three courses of steroid tablets and antibiotic...

ewusia28

•8 days ago

21 Replies

ex pilgrims school seaford

hi, David K and really interesting posts , I am 77 this year and my reliever inhaler was changed last year with no consultation from Ventolin to Salamol it...

hi, David K and really interesting posts , I am 77 this year and my reliever inh...

Pilgrimoldboys

•8 days ago

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Exercise

I wondered how people approach exercise to try to maintain their fitness. I am going to a respiratory physio as too much exercise tends to leave me rather...

I wondered how people approach exercise to try to maintain their fitness. I am ...

Homely2

Administrator•9 days ago

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Luforbec after Fostair

Hi, I've been on Luforbec about 3 weeks and noticed a gradual decline in peak flow.Just hit a crisis point by getting a cold and I have gone from no asthma...

Hi, I've been on Luforbec about 3 weeks and noticed a gradual decline in peak fl...

SGguitargirl

•9 days ago

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Asthma and Menopause

Hi Has anyone’s Asthma become worse around or after menopause? What treatments have helped?

Hi Has anyone’s Asthma become worse around or after menopause? What treatments...

Pebbles33

•9 days ago

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Change in inhalers

I'm currently on sertide and being switched over to symbicort. I'm not sure of the dosage etc as need to discuss further with gp. I'm a little concerned as...

I'm currently on sertide and being switched over to symbicort. I'm not sure of t...

spookylou

•11 days ago

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Re symbicort

I may be lucky I only take 1 puff morning & night, very rare I need to increase it. I also have montelucast at night. But I only have very mild asthma. I...

I may be lucky I only take 1 puff morning & night, very rare I need to increase ...

Shaft1952

•11 days ago

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Mucus production ans Asthma

I would like to know about natural mucus suppressants as I makes sense to limit the mucus in the bronchial tube and keep it clear and hopefully make Asthma...

I would like to know about natural mucus suppressants as I makes sense to limit ...

Pau70

•11 days ago

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chest infections

hello everyone 😊. I was diagnosed with asthma over 6 months ago and I have had 2 chest infections in that time. One was Christmas time while i had Covid....

hello everyone 😊. I was diagnosed with asthma over 6 months ago and I have had...

John198834

•11 days ago

9 Replies

asthma

changing from Symbicort to Foster inhaler, what are the reviews on Foster inhaler

changing from Symbicort to Foster inhaler, what are the reviews on Foster inhale...

Lel1

•12 days ago

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Asthma

Been on symbicort for years doesn't seem to be worki g now. Nurse suggesting a hange to Voater inhalef. What are the reviews on people using this inhaler,

Been on symbicort for years doesn't seem to be worki g now. Nurse suggesting a ...

Lel1

•12 days ago

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asthmatic response to new rug made in India

I bought a new, woollen rug shortly before Christmas 2023. It immediately caused me to go from being virtually free of asthma symptoms to being in need of...

I bought a new, woollen rug shortly before Christmas 2023. It immediately caus...

Gwalltarian

•12 days ago

26 Replies

flixotide in 4yr old

Hi there My son has a vast history of viral induced asthma for which we are on flixotide 125g 2x puffs 2 times a day . This dose has doubled in the past...

Hi there My son has a vast history of viral induced asthma for which we are on...

Mumofboy77

•14 days ago

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Fostair

My constant cough and clearing throat has improved since I stopped Fostair 100/6. Has anyone else noticed this?

My constant cough and clearing throat has improved since I stopped Fostair 100/6...

QueenMary2

•16 days ago

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OPEP therapy success bronchiectasis

17 months of sticky mucus and blocked airways have resulted in many courses of different antibiotics, a bronchoscopy, lung wash, scans, x-rays. I've had...

17 months of sticky mucus and blocked airways have resulted in many courses of d...

Stormfever

•16 days ago

7 Replies

Fostair

Hi I've been a seasonal asthmatic for years, mainly in summer months, always used my blue inhaler when needed and Brown one in months when pollen high.. I've...

Hi I've been a seasonal asthmatic for years, mainly in summer months, always use...

Frazzle24

•17 days ago

7 Replies

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steroids

being referred to Respiratory consultant, what to expect?

General anaesthetic

Eczema

asthma and a fib

Tight chest

Trimbo

Astma / Excerbation

Question on steam/vapour breathing

Clinical Immunology

Asthma

asthma & respiratory illnesses

Luforbec info

Is coughing normal?

asthma exacerbation

ex pilgrims school seaford

Exercise

Luforbec after Fostair

Asthma and Menopause

Change in inhalers

Re symbicort

Mucus production ans Asthma

chest infections

asthma

Asthma

asthmatic response to new rug made in India

flixotide in 4yr old

Fostair

OPEP therapy success bronchiectasis

Fostair

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